From
the family,
Oxalidaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Lucky Clover, Iron Cross Plant, Scurvy Grass, Sorrel.
(syn. O. tetraphylla Cav.) From gardens. Peduncles up to 10 inches carry 5 to 12 purplish-violet flowers, to 3/4 inch wide each, in an umbel. Leaves bearing 4 leaflets, green with reddish blotch. Bulbs edible. Summer-flowering. Tender.
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